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Swimming Lessons
The
Pool is renowned for its wide range of swimming lessons that
cater for all ages and abilities.
Our
aim is to provide a high standard of swimming tuition in a safe
environment.
Junior
Lessons
Junior
lessons are run throughout the year. Each term lasting ten weeks,
running consecutively from January to December.
There is a break
over Christmas, but lessons continue through all other school
holidays.
Classes
are available for all levels. They include:
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Beginner
Groups 1,2 & 3
Time: 30 minutes
Instructor
& Assistant in water.
Swimming widths. |
These class are run at the shallow end
of the pool. Children need to be confident in this area
of the pool where they will be taught water skills and
basic strokes. They should be confident on their front
and back. Tummy bands may be worn. |
Beginner
Group 4
Time : 30 minutes
Instructor on poolside,
Assistants in water
Swimming widths |
Children should be confident in the water
and should require no assistance in travelling in the
water. They should be able to submerge completely and
swim unaided. They will develop strokes and skills further
in slightly deeper water. |
Improvers
Groups 5 & 6
Time: 30 minutes
Instructor
on poolside, Assistants in water,
Group 5 widths &
lengths.
Group 6 lengths |
These classes are divided according to
ability, with 6 being the most advanced. Children should
be confident in swimming in the deepest part of the
pool and be able to complete at least 50m unaided. Technique
on strokes with correct breathing and skills are developed
further. |
Improvers
Group 7
Time: 45 minutes.
Instructor on poolside. |
Swimmers should be able to complete at
least 200m using good technique in 3 strokes. Technique
will be further developed along with the introduction
of turns and dives. |
Other Information
All teachers are fully qualified and have undergone
rigorous police checks. All floats and aids are provided and
where appropriate, badges and certificates are provided.
All pupils participating in swimming lessons will be required
to wear a hat and goggles, these can be purchased from reception.
During lessons, we ask that parents try to avoid communicating
with their children, as this can interrupt the lesson that our
qualified staff are trying to carry out. (CLICK
HERE FOR APPLICATION FORM)
Adult Lessons
We run adult swimming courses
for all levels, from complete beginners through to technique development,
teacher in the water for all levels.
Lessons follow 8- week terms, which run consecutively through the
year, from January to December. There is a break over Christmas.
The lessons take place each week on Thursday evenings, from 8.30pm
-9.30pm.
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Improvers
Shallow Water |
In this class, individuals
will begins to progress without the use of buoyancy
aids. The Freestyle, Backstroke, and Breaststroke will
be taught to a more technical level. |
Improvers
Deep Water |
Individuals must be confident
and comfortable in deeper water – possibly out of their
depth. They must also be able to swim a basic style
of the strokes listed above. This class also aims to
improve the stamina of the participants as well as their
technical proficiency. |
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